Compound
Seed and Early-Stage venture capital firm
Compound is a Seed and Early-Stage venture capital firm that invests in AI/ML, Robotics and Biology. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Compound as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Compound include Mackenzie Morehead and Michael Dempsey (Managing Partner).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Stages
- Seed, Early-Stage
Overview
Compound at a glance
- Stage
- Seed, Early-Stage
- Sectors
- AI/ML, Robotics, Biology, Biotech, Biosecurity, Crypto, DePIN, Decentralized Science
- Website
- compound.vc
Investment thesis
Compound invests in deep technology across AI/ML, robotics, biology, crypto, and company building. Focus on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial potential and narrative-driven market cycles.
Stated on compound.vcWEBSITE
What sets Compound apart
- Deep technical thought leadership via partner writing
- Multi-domain expertise spanning AI, biology, and crypto
- Emphasis on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial application
- Narrative cycle and market timing frameworks
What the portfolio shows
Partners
3 partners at Compound
- Mackenzie Morehead
Biology, Biomanufacturing
- Michael Dempsey
Managing Partner · AI/ML, Robotics
- Shelby Ann
Biology, Autonomous science
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FAQ
Questions about Compound
What does Compound invest in?
Compound is a Seed, Early-Stage stage AI/ML, Robotics, Biology, Biotech, Biosecurity, Crypto, DePIN, Decentralized Science investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Compound invests in deep technology across AI/ML, robotics, biology, crypto, and company building. Focus on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial potential and narrative-driven market cycles.
What makes Compound different from other funds?
Compound stands out on 4 points: Deep technical thought leadership via partner writing; Multi-domain expertise spanning AI, biology, and crypto; Emphasis on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial application; Narrative cycle and market timing frameworks.
What other funds are similar to Compound?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include True Ventures, NFX, Inception Studio Capital.
Sources
- Website: Compound website (compound.vc)
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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